Comparison

QR Code Pro vs Informed Consumer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QR Code Pro

Easily scan, decode, and generate various QR code types, including contact information, website links, and more. Customize your generated codes with colors and logos, and print them directly. Offers unlimited scan history and NFC scanning capabilities on compatible devices.

Highlights
  • Scan and decode all QR code types
  • Generate custom QR codes with logos
  • Save scanned contacts to address book
  • Directly send SMS and emails
  • Add events to calendar instantly
  • Unlimited scan history
  • NFC tag scanning
Features
Currently charting
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Squinting at a QR code that won't scan, or wondering if a link inside one is actually safe to open — that's exactly what QR Code Pro solves. Point your camera at any QR code, barcode, or NFC tag and get an instant, accurate read, then create and customize your own codes just as fast. One purchase, every feature, no ads, ever. INSTANT SCANNING Turn your iPhone into a fast, accurate scanner. Point the camera or import a photo, and QR Code Pro recognizes 13 formats in seconds: QR, Aztec, Data Matrix, Code 128, Code 39, Code 39 Mod 43, Code 93, EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, ITF-14, PDF417, UPC-E Ultra-wide camera support makes it easy to scan large or hard-to-reach codes, and batch scanning lets you capture several codes in one pass instead of stopping after every one. SAFER LINK CHECKS Before you open a scanned link, QR Code Pro checks it for you — flagging disguised domains, link shorteners, unsecured HTTP connections, and unusually long or suspicious URLs, so you can decide with confidence whether to tap through. NFC SCANNING Read compatible NFC tags with your iPhone, including tags that store more than one record — every record reads correctly and displays in full. CREATE AND CUSTOMIZE QR CODES Build a QR code for a website, Wi-Fi network, contact, phone number, email, SMS, text, location, or calendar event in a few taps. Make it yours with custom colors, eye shapes, pupil styles, and your own logo — perfect for a business card, a menu, a classroom, or an event. PRINT & SHARE Print QR codes directly from your iPhone with adjustable layouts, or share them digitally for packaging, flyers, posters, and product labels. STAY ORGANIZED Unlimited scan history keeps every past scan within reach, and Favorites keep the codes you use again close by. iCloud sync carries your history and created codes across your Apple devices, and you can set Scan, Create, or History as the tab that opens first. ONE PURCHASE, EVERYTHING INCLUDED QR Code Pro is a single purchase — no subscription, no in-app purchases, and no ads, ever. Every feature above is included from the moment you install it: - Scans QR, Data Matrix, and 13 barcode formats - Ultra-wide camera support for larger or farther-away codes - Batch scanning for multiple codes in one pass - Safer Link Checks before you open a scanned link - NFC tag reading, including multi-record tags - QR code creation and customization with your own logo - Direct printing with adjustable layouts - Unlimited scan history and Favorites - iCloud sync across your Apple devices - Choice of default tab on launch - No subscription, no in-app purchases, no ads People use it to check a restaurant menu, verify a delivery code, build a QR for a Wi-Fi password or business card, or just confirm a link is safe before opening it. Terms of Use: https://t4fapps.com/tos-chatlink.html Privacy Policy: https://t4fapps.com/privacy-policy-paid.html Thanks for your support!

About

Informed Consumer

Features
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Informed Consumer helps you learn more about the companies behind everyday products. Scan a barcode or search for a product or company, then review organized information about the company behind it, including company details, related products, politics, charities, and controversies. Whether you are shopping, comparing brands, or simply curious about who makes what, Informed Consumer gives you a convenient way to look beyond the label. Features include: • Barcode scanning for quick product lookup • Product and company search • Company name, logo, headquarters, and website where available • Related product information • Topics for products, controversies, politics, and charities • Clear company summaries • No account required to browse company information Informed Consumer is designed to help shoppers make more informed choices by making company information easier to find and understand.

Screenshots

QR Code Pro4 screens
Informed Consumer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Informed Consumer at every 2 weeks against QR Code Pro's every 2 months. QR Code Pro's advantage is chart position (#34 vs unranked) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

QR Code Pro costs $2.99 and Informed Consumer $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Pro ships an update every 2 months, Informed Consumer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
QR Code Pro versus Informed Consumer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code ProInformed Consumer
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.1 (61 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings61 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#34 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTouch 4 FeelMarDan GeoSpatial

In-app purchases

None

QR Code Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Informed Consumer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code Pro free?
QR Code Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Informed Consumer free?
Informed Consumer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Code Pro or Informed Consumer have ads?
Neither QR Code Pro nor Informed Consumer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Pro or Informed Consumer?
QR Code Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Informed Consumer every 2 weeks. Most recently, QR Code Pro was updated on October 9, 2026 and Informed Consumer on October 10, 2026.

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